A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 9, at noon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Church in the Swartswood neighborhood of Newton, N.J., for Father Peter Andrew Oddo, a retired priest of the Newark Archdiocese and U.S. Navy veteran, who died on May 4, at Merry Heart in the Succasunna neighborhood of Roxbury Township, N.J. He was 90.
After retiring, Father Oddo served in Sussex County parishes of the Paterson Diocese, including Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Branchville, N.J., and OLMC as a weekend associate. These roles followed his service in the Newark Archdiocese and his Navy career.
Father Oddo was born and grew up in Lodi, N.J. He was the son of Andrew and Angelina Oddo. He graduated from Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic, N.J. He earned a bachelor’s degree in classical languages and a master’s in psychology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., and a master’s in theology from Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Darlington, N.J.
Father Oddo was ordained to the priesthood for the Newark Archdiocese on May 27, 1961. He first served in parish assignments and then ministered to individuals with alcohol and drug addiction before beginning his service in the U.S. Navy.
Following these assignments, Father Oddo joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for 24 years and achieved the rank of captain.
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During his service, Father Oddo traveled widely on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN-70), a U.S. Navy supercarrier and flagship for Carrier Strike Group 1. He served in the Persian Gulf War and earned the Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
After retiring from the Navy, Father Oddo made his home in Swartswood in Newton. He served Our Lady Queen of Peace and OLMC. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in nature, and was a member of local hunting clubs.
Father Oddo is survived by his brother, Rosario Oddo, and his wife, Angela, and his sister-in-law, Mary Anne Oddo, the wife of his late brother Andrew M. Oddo. His nieces and nephews are Mary Anne Montelbano and her husband, Keith; Carole Anne Cavanagh and her husband, Brian; Andrew P. Oddo and his wife, Meg; and Jessica Carlin and her husband, John. He is also survived by five great-nieces, seven great-nephews, and many cousins and extended family members.
Visitation for Father Oddo will be held on Friday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newton. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon on Saturday, May 9, at OLMC.
Please keep Father Oddo, his family and friends, and the priests of the Newark Archdiocese and Paterson Diocese in your prayers.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 9, at noon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Church in the Swartswood neighborhood of Newton, N.J., for Father Peter Andrew Oddo, a retired priest of the Newark Archdiocese and U.S. Navy veteran, who died on May 4, at Merry Heart in the Succasunna neighborhood of Roxbury Township, N.J. He was 90.
After retiring, Father Oddo served in Sussex County parishes of the Paterson Diocese, including Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Branchville, N.J., and OLMC as a weekend associate. These roles followed his service in the Newark Archdiocese and his Navy career.
Father Oddo was born and grew up in Lodi, N.J. He was the son of Andrew and Angelina Oddo. He graduated from Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic, N.J. He earned a bachelor’s degree in classical languages and a master’s in psychology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., and a master’s in theology from Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Darlington, N.J.
Father Oddo was ordained to the priesthood for the Newark Archdiocese on May 27, 1961. He first served in parish assignments and then ministered to individuals with alcohol and drug addiction before beginning his service in the U.S. Navy.
Following these assignments, Father Oddo joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for 24 years and achieved the rank of captain.
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During his service, Father Oddo traveled widely on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN-70), a U.S. Navy supercarrier and flagship for Carrier Strike Group 1. He served in the Persian Gulf War and earned the Navy Commendation Medal, two Navy Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
After retiring from the Navy, Father Oddo made his home in Swartswood in Newton. He served Our Lady Queen of Peace and OLMC. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in nature, and was a member of local hunting clubs.
Father Oddo is survived by his brother, Rosario Oddo, and his wife, Angela, and his sister-in-law, Mary Anne Oddo, the wife of his late brother Andrew M. Oddo. His nieces and nephews are Mary Anne Montelbano and her husband, Keith; Carole Anne Cavanagh and her husband, Brian; Andrew P. Oddo and his wife, Meg; and Jessica Carlin and her husband, John. He is also survived by five great-nieces, seven great-nephews, and many cousins and extended family members.
Visitation for Father Oddo will be held on Friday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newton. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon on Saturday, May 9, at OLMC.
Please keep Father Oddo, his family and friends, and the priests of the Newark Archdiocese and Paterson Diocese in your prayers.